10/10/2007 @ 12:01AM

In Pictures: Ten Plastic Surgery Risks You Need To Know

Infection

Infections can occur after procedures like liposuction, where, although incisions are often less than 1/4-inch, the internal wound is quite large. An infection can spread quickly throughout the body and needs to be dealt with immediately. Infections are rare in plastic surgery, because the patient is usually healthy to begin with. Make sure you hire a board-certified surgeon, and the facility is clean and sterile.